The Truth About Online Courses, Design Hustle & Big Clients Ft. Vibhu Trivedi | Ep. 21 | GMS

For a smooth journey of branding, check out: Grafix Mistri Show: https://youtube.com/@grafixmistriGuest: Vibhu Trivedi | Graphic Designer & Art Director | Worked with Nikon, Whirlpool, LG, Jeep, PVR, NPCIL, RBI, FICCI & G20 | Designed 100k+ creativesFind our guest on social media: https://www.instagram.com/designwithvibhuBecome a part of Mistri, aka the brand crafters community, where you get exclusive BTS from podcasts, workshop invites, opportunity drops & agency life updates.Broadcast Channel Link: https://ig.me/j/AbaZXdDQ7Nx-1FUm/In this episode of the Grafix Mistri Show, Vibhu Trivedi reveals:How he designed over 6,000 creatives for Nikon and established authority with major brands.The reality of freelancing vs. agency life and building multiple income streams.Why conceptual design beats templates & trends in the long run.His honest take on the hot debate: Are online courses really a scam?👉 If you’re a designer, freelancer, or creator, this episode will change how you think about money, clients, and creativity.❓ What’s your take: Are online courses a scam or an opportunity? Drop your thoughts in the comments!🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into branding, design, and creative business.📌 Timestamps: Refer to the chapters to quickly navigate to your favorite sections.Chapters:(00:00) Promo(01:52) Intro & Welcome(02:37) Shaadi Story & Selling Courses on Wedding Day(06:14) Online Courses Scam & Industry Truth(09:51) Is Vibhu Trivedi also a scammer?(12:56) Motivation & Organic Reach(17:21) Journey Till Now(41:39) Why Vibhu Still Does a Job(43:30) How Vibhu Keeps Learning(44:36) Short Film in ₹3,000 with AI(47:37) Media Creatives for Big Clients & Agency Process(59:00) Lessons Learned from Job(01:08:06) Why Vibhu Didn’t Start His Own Agency(01:08:52) How Much Nikon Spends on Design(01:14:45) What Should a Brand Do Before Hiring an Agency/Designer(01:19:33) AI Ads for Whirlpool & Global Clients(01:23:13) Apple, Skills & Freelancing(01:27:56) Failures & Office Life(01:31:42) G20 Projects & Government Work Experience(01:36:53) Portfolio Presentation & Agency Workflow(01:47:32) Conceptual Work vs 30 Posts/Month(01:50:21) Can You Show Agency Work in Personal Portfolio?(01:55:23) Beginner Practice, Visualization & DMs(01:59:43) AI Talk, Energy & Content Creation(02:14:40) GST, Institutes vs Courses(02:18:41) Social Media vs Branding – Where’s the Money(02:21:11) 90 Days Reel Challenge & What’s Next(02:24:46) Concluding Thoughts & Outro🔗 Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grafixmistrishowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grafixmistri/Twitter: https://twitter.com/grafixmistriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhavitanejakkc/Are you looking to elevate your brand or need expert branding services?Get in touch with us today to start your branding journey!Behance: https://www.behance.net/grafixmistristudioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grafixmistri.studioWebsite: https://grafixmistri.studio/Mail: [email protected]#grafixmistrishow #vibhutrivedi #brandingpodcast #freelancejourney #designhustle #onlinecourses #grafixmistri